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EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS Finding the time to reach a limit in a word problem on exponential growth or decay A principal of $3500 is invested at 5.5% interest, compounded annually. How many years will it take to accumulate $5000 or more in the account? (Use the calculator provided if necessary.) Write the smallest possible whole number answer. years

          EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS
Finding the time to reach a limit in a word problem on exponential growth or decay
A principal of $3500 is invested at 5.5% interest, compounded annually. How many years will it take to accumulate $5000 or more in the account? (Use the calculator provided if necessary.)
Write the smallest possible whole number answer.
years

EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS
Finding the time to reach a limit in a word problem on exponential growth or decay
A principal of 3500 is invested at 5.5% interest, compounded annually. How many years will it take to accumulate $5000 or more in the account? (Use the calculator provided if necessary.)
Write the smallest possible whole number answer.
years

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Calculus: Early Transcendentals

James Stewart 8th Edition

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P = the principal amount (the initial amount of money) r = annual interest rate (in decimal) n = number of times that interest is compounded per year t = the time the money is invested for in years In this case, the principal (P) is $3500, the annual interest Show more…

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A principal of $3500 is invested at 5.5% interest, compounded annually. How many years will it take to accumulate $5000 or more in the account? (use the calculator provided if necessary) Write the smallest possible whole number answer.